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    ITEM INFORMATION:		Results of Operations and Financial Condition
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
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    DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20210517

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    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798]
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    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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    		STREET 2:		SUITE 2601
    		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
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